Sermons on Right Question:

The Da Vinci Code:

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

· WHAT DAN BROWN GOT RIGHT · WHAT BROWN GOT WRONG · WHO CARES? Web resources and congregational outline at the end

SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD You may want to refer to today’s outline that I’ve provided to follow some quotes from the book I’m discussing, as well as some other quotes and Bible readings. SLIDE 2 THE DA VINCI CODE (Dan Brown): WHAT’S THE STORY ABOUT? First of all I want to address why I am ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Success?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is really only one question by which we evaluate all of life, and all human activity: Is it pleasing to God?

Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny tells of the life of Bartholomew Roberts, one of the great sea captains. He commanded 3 ships-The Fortune, The Good Fortune and the Royal Fortune. Back in his day the ships musicians were on call to provide music anytime of the day or night. But his musicians got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

To And Fro On The Earth: Born To Trouble Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Well, you’ll have to look elsewhere for a complete answer to that question. But it is our contention that the book of Job deals with some profoundly difficult questions in the life of faith, and it does so without easy answers or simplistic cliches

MAIN TEXT: One day the heavenly beings[i] came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan[j] also came among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Satan,[k] “Where have you come from?” Satan[l] answered the LORD, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Beginning

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

God addresses the most basic questions we can ask. "Where are we from?" and "Why are we here?"

The famous musical, The Sound of Music, includes this song which Maria teaches the Von Trapp children. "Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C, when you sing you begin with do-re-me." When we read the Bible, however, most people start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You - Introducing Job

Contributed by Samuel Young on Nov 10, 2016

Ask the core question of who a Christian really is. Examines the story of Job and other stories to find the answer.

Introducing You I remember the first time someone called me "uncle". It was Clayton Koh. I still remember where we were. He was walking out of this very fellowship hall with two hands full of stuff. I held the door open for him and he said: "Thank you uncle Sam." He probably didn't think of it. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Does God Still Blame Us? Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

God has the right to do as He sees fit, God reveals Himself as He is, God has foretold these things in Scripture

Chapter 9 v 19-29- ‘Why does God still blame us?’ Two premises 1. Salvation is due entirely to God’s will (v15 & 18) 2. We do not and cannot resist God’s will (v16). False conclusion 3. God cannot blame us (v19) for rejecting Him. If He makes all the decisions, surely He must take all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin - What God Says Versus What Satan Says

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The first lie Satan was able to get man to believe was that, each of us have the right to decide for ourselves what is right and wrong. We don’t need to worry about the Lord and His Word and deny ourselves what we would like to do, or have, or be, for fea

TEXT: GENESIS 2:15-17; 3:1-1 TITLE: SIN – WHAT GOD SAYS VERSUS WHAT SATAN SAYS After the Lord commanded Adam and Eve Not to Eat of the Tree Of The Knowledge of Good and Evil, and warned of the dire consequences if they choose to disobey His Word, [Genesis 2:15, 16] Satan struts into the Garden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In The Secret Place

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Apr 14, 2020

In times of pandemic, CV-19, fear and confusion, we look to anyone with answers to our questions and solutions to our problems. What should the Righteous do in times of helplessness and consternation? David, the Psalmist, gives us a good answer to that question in Psalms 91:1-16.

DWELLING IN THE SECRET PLACE A Message of Encouragement by Walter Thomas Psalms 91:1 “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” We are in a time of pandemic, of consternation, fear and confusion. It is terrifying to many who feel helpless and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:10, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Other

A New Year's Feast

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Leading into communion, with a large amount of OT Festival background, all around the question "how is your relationship with God?"

A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Why Did You Create Ticks & Other Nasty Things Series

Contributed by John Salley on Jun 18, 2012

This message attempts to answer the question of evil as it exists in creation, contrasting answers from both Naturalistic and Christian viewpoint.

Dear God, Why did You create ticks and other nasty things? Isaiah 11:1-10 , Romans 8: 18-23 When we ask “why did God made ticks and other nasty things?” the only way we can really understand the answer to the “ticks and other nasty things” question, is to at least be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accept Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

The question for each of us is: What do we do when we disagree? The answer is to accept and refrain.

We come today to our last tip from God on how to strengthen and lengthen our relationships. We have learned about LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, SERVICE, and YIELDING and I hope you have been able to practice some of these things to help any relationships that you may be in. Todays tip on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist